I get a lot of requests from aspiring and professional photographers to "buy" stock submissions... that is, a photographer will e-mail me a single or a few images, and ask if Western Sportsman would like to purchase them. We usually don't operate that way — — we generally buy articles and photo packages as one, or request specific images from photographers.

I have a better idea for budding

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So, for most of us, the holidays are over... but don't despair... the hunting and fishing trade show season kicks off very soon. It's the perfect time to buy all the gear you'll need to take full advantage of the spring, summer and fall.

For me, the show season kicks off in two weeks at the annual SHOT show in Las Vegas. But fore most people in Western Canada, we've got the Calgary Boat &

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I'd like to throw a question out there for readers of this blog - do you watch hunting and fishing programs on TV?

With Wild TV and WFN available in most places in this country, I'm just personally interested in how many of our readers supplement their magazine subscription with a little down time in front of the television.

Post below and let us know - yes or no?

Thanks a lot.

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I would like to put a question out there into cyberspace...

Following the now-infamous incident of the duck shooters who uploaded their crimes against nature onto YouTube (CLICK HERE to read the latest), I have to wonder somewhat about the punishment...

OK, $16,000 in total fines -- I get that. Forfeiture of rifles and camcorders -- that makes sense. Public humiliation? That was thrown in for

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We've all heard about them - the infamous duck shooters who posted a YouTube video of themselves blasting away at ducklings and ducks on the water with a .22 - laughing as they did it.

They've been busted. Again, I'm sure you've all heard. (If not, CLICK HERE for the latest on this.)

This is truly a testament to not only the public's outcry and demand that these poachers be brought to justice,

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While new vehicle sales in both the US vs. Canada are down, here's an article I "borrowed" that illustrates the difference between "us" and US, in terms of what we can and will do to attract a certain truck-buying demographic. I'll leave it to you to form an opinion on this matter:

Here’s a truck deal that will really blow you away

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I was at home with the stomach flu yesterday, so I had the rare "opportunity" to watch a little daytime TV.

Flipping through channels, I stumbled across Whoopi Goldberg, the actress from "Jumping Jack Flash" and other not-so-Oscar-worthy performances, talking about deer hunting. So I stopped flipping for a moment.

Goldberg is a host on The View, a talk show primarily aimed at middle-aged American

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OK -- maybe this has nothing to do with hunting and fishing, but can I just say:

What is going on in Ottawa?

Wait - it has everything to do with hunting and fishing! After all, I'm sure many outdoorsmen voted a certain way at least partially because a certain party takes a certain stance on firearm ownership and rights.

(Sorry if that's too vague.)

And if you didn't vote for the party in power, I'm

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The long wait is over! The best cookbook ever created for the outdoorsman, Cooking Wild, is in print and shipping next week.

We are so impressed with the way this book turned out. It is truly going to amaze everybody who has bought a copy. Don't have yours? CLICK HERE or phone 1.800.898.8811 to order it for only $24.95.

Written by Linda Gabris, Cooking Wild is a 200-page book that features 180

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